Exam 2 Flashcards
How is death defined legally?
-Irreversible cessation of all circulatory and respiratory functions and/or irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain including brainstem
What is secondary health promotion and illness prevention?
Focuses on screening for early detection of disease.
Identify illness and reverse it or cure it and return the person back to health
Most school aged children only go to the doctor for?
Minor injuries/illnesses
What is Mourning?
The actions and expressions of grief including symbols and ceremonies
What happens to muscle mass, strength and agility in middle adulthood
They gradually decrease
What is physical activity crucial at school age?
- Develops life long habits
- Develops hand eye coordination, strength, agility, and speed
What is self-esteem?
Feelings of self worth
What skill should be taught to a school aged child and their parents that can help prevent disease
Hand washing
What happens to visual acuity in middle adulthood
Near vision diminishes (Presbyopia)
What is Neumans system model based on?
Human interactions with internal and external environmental factors
What mental health milestone should emerge in school aged children?
self-esteem
What are some illness behaviors
- Experiencing symptoms
- Assuming the sick role
- Assuming the dependent role
- Achieving recovery and rehab
What is loss?
When a valued person, object, or situation is changed or becomes unavailable
What is the major source of stress in out society?
Interpersonal relationships and performance demands
When is adult height usually achieved?
Mid to late adolescents
What age range is a young adult?
20-45 years
What happens to hair in middle adulthood
Gray hair appears and baldness can begin
What is to be said about the general health of school aged children?
They are generally healthy with only a few upper respiratory infections a year.
What is one of the biggest concerns in injury prevention in school aged children
Sport safety
What objective information can give clues about the childs nutritional health?
The condition of the child’s hair, nails, and skin as well as weight
What are some examples of secondary health promotion and illness prevention
- Assessing children from G&D
- Encouraging routine dental/vision exams
- Health screening
- Age appropriate exams
- Medication Administration
How much sleep to teens typically get a night?
6 hours
What is a chronic illness?
A broad term that encompasses many different physical and mental alterations in health
-Requires long term and/or permanent care
What is Palliative care?
Treatment of signs of symptoms of a disease without treating the disease its self
What is a Durable power of attorney for health care?
A person who is authorized to make health care decisions when the patient is no longer able
If an adolescent has a lack of energy, this could likely be because what?
Lack of food
What is the age range for the middle adult?
40-65
What is a comfort measures only order?
An order that indicates the goal is a comfortable, dignified, death without life sustaining measures
What is health promotion?
The behavior of a person who is motivated by a personal desire to increase well-being and health potential
Jean Watson is know for her theory of?
Theory of Human Caring
What are tanner stages?
Identifiable stages in genital growth
Why should school aged nutrition education focus on the child and not the parents?
Because school aged children are becoming independent
- some may be home alone in the afternoon and prepare their own food
- They choose their own lunch at school
- Teach the children to make smart choices.
Stress, Stressor’s, and Adaptation are all ______
Interdependent
What is voluntary cessation of eating and drinking?
What are the important considerations in this?
A decision made by the terminally ill, competent patient with the intention of hastening death
- Distinguish this from natural anorexia
- Ensure it is an informed decision and is supported by the family and health care team
What is Perceived loss?
Loss that is experienced by the person but is intangible to others Loss of youth
What is stress?
Our response to change when facing something that is perceived as a challenge, threat, or danger
What are the four main expression types for grief?
Emotional, Physical, Social, Spiritual
What is health?
An active process in which a person moves towards ones maximum potential
What happens to fatty tissue in middle adulthood
It redistributes
What is a living will?
a list of specific instructions reflecting wishes how a person wants to be cared for when they are ill
When should a female have a pap smear?
If they are sexually active
What age does the pressure to fit in begin?
around age 8
How can the physiologic needs of the dying patient be met?
- Frequent baths
- Linen changes
- Mouth care
- Pain control
- Incontinence & Constipation
- Position changes
Explain nursing managment for school aged children.
Since school aged children normally only come to the doctor for episodic care, it is important to assess the general health of the child during these visits and intervene when needed.
Provide reading material for the parents to go over that may bridge the gap until the next video
What are some examples of primary health promotion and illness prevention?
- Immunization Clinics
- Family planning services
- Poison Control services
- Education about diet, seat belts, farm safety
- Weight loss
- Diet
- Exercise
What are some reasons for poor nutrition in teens?
- Busy lifestyle
- Peer pressure
- Dieting
- Financial pressure
Complimentary therapy is very common in treating _____
ADHD and Autism
What sex ed tip should be given to parents of school aged children.
That information the child may receive on the internet may not be reliable and that the parents should use appropriate resource if they choose to educate their children on this subject
What are some major decisions in yound adult hood?
- Career choices
- Establishing a family
- Having children
What happens to fatigue in middle adulthood
it increases
What should the nurse teach to middle adults?
- Screenings
- Exercise
- Limiting substances
- Healthy diet low in cholesterol and salt
- Maintaining a healthy BMI
What are the four needs (categories) of the dying patient?
- Physiologic
- Psychological
- Need for intimacy
- Spiritual
What are the side effects of a school aged child not getting enough sleep
Tiredness, lack of concentration, or even hyperactivness
What is a morbidity rate?
How often a disease occurs
What concept of spirituality are school aged children able to learn and should learn for healthy self worth
a sense of life purpose
What can a nurse teach to help provide or maintain a healthy environment
- Avoid fall situations
- Avoid clutter
- Don’t overload shelves
- Don’t overfill sharps containers
- Advocate for clean living spaces
- Advocate for parks
Self-esteem is directly connected to ____?
Body image
What direct questions should you ask the child about oral health?
-How often do you brush, floss, visit the dentist?
What does being part of faith based groups offer teens?
A support group for teens with similar values
What are the 5 major education subjects for young adults?
- Substance abuse
- Suicide
- Nutrition and eating disorders
- Energy drinks
- STD’s, HIV
What is active euthanasia?
Taking specific steps to cause a patients death